Rob Klingler

Practice Areas

Banking & Financial Services

Financial Institutions Corporate & Regulatory

Corporate & Securities

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Governance

FinTech

Public Company Compliance & Counseling

Securities Offerings

Career

Rob advises financial institutions and investors in financial companies on strategic corporate transactions. His practice often involves the implementation of creative solutions to address regulatory, tax, and corporate needs.

Rob has counseled community banks in a number of combinations, including purchasers, sellers, and mergers of equals, as well as branch transactions and asset lift-outs. He has advised on all aspects of numerous bank recapitalizations, including negotiations with preferred equity and debt holders, bankruptcy court protections, capital raising, net operating loss preservation, and regulatory oversight. He also represents bank investors in structuring investments, due diligence, and regulatory compliance matters.

Professional Memberships

Associate Member, American Bankers Association

State Bar of Georgia, Business Law Section

Personal

University of Florida Levin College of Law, JD (2003)

University of Florida, MBA (2003)

University of Florida, MA (1999)

University of Florida, BA (1996)